Kinesiology for the OccupationalTherapy Assistant

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This course prepares the student for therapeutic skill development by providingfoundations in kinesiology, biomechanics, muscle flexibility, muscle strength,motor learning, and physical agent modalities. The course emphasizes functionalanatomy as it relates to posture and human motion in context. Mechanisms ofmotor control are explored. Students demonstrate competency in practical skillsincluding goniometry, measurement of functional ROM, manual muscle testing,vision, transfers, and bed mobility. (offered spring semester only) (2 hrs. lecture,3 hrs. laboratory) Minimum grade of C is required. Prerequisite: C or higher inOTA100, OTA101 and OTA102. Corequisite: OTA118 and OTA121.